August 20, 2004: Headlines: COS - Afghanistan: San Francisco Chronicle: RPCV Larry Wonderling says Afghanistan was the worst to live in and the best for fond memories

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RPCV Larry Wonderling says Afghanistan was the worst to live in and the best for fond memories

RPCV Larry Wonderling says Afghanistan was the worst to live in and the best for fond memories

RPCV Larry Wonderling says Afghanistan was the worst to live in and the best for fond memories

Larry Wonderling

Bernal Heights

[Excerpt]

Afghanistan was the worst to live in and the best for fond memories. I arrived there in 1971 as a thin, healthy Peace Corps consultant. Two years later, I left unhealthy and 40 pounds lighter. Magnificent scenery, wonderful people and no sanitation.




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